Your refrigerator is not unlike other elements of your home that need to
be maintained and taken care of in order to keep working efficiently.
Some simple maintenance paired with cleaning procedures can help to extend
the life of your refrigerator. You’ll only need about 30 minutes
to get your fridge back in shape, and you’ll need the following tools:

All-purpose cleaner

Broom or vacuum cleaner

Cleaning rag

Step 1: Cleaning the condenser coils. If your refrigerator’s condenser
coils are dusty, they’ll have to work harder. That means your energy
bills may go up and the fridge’s life expectancy may go down. Use
a vacuum or broom and remove the buildup of dust from the coils once every
three months, or once a month if you have pets. You can find the coils
either behind or underneath the fridge.

Step 2: Cleaning the drain hole and drip pan. Most refrigerator models
use a drain hole and drip pan to remove condensation. Start by removing
food particles or mineral deposits from the drain hole (refer to the instructions
in your owner’s manual). Finally, scrub out the drain pan.

Step 3: Checking and cleaning the gaskets. Your fridge’s gaskets
seal the cool air in and keep warm air out. Check out the gaskets and
look for cracks or other damage. To test the efficiency of the seal, put
a dollar bill in the door and close it. See if you can pull out the dollar
easily because the seal should create resistance.

Step 4: Changing the water filter. If your refrigerator has an ice maker
or a water dispenser, it should have a water filter that will need to
be changed every six months.

While you’re at it, be sure to remove everything from the refrigerator
and throw away whatever may be expired. Next, give every shelf and drawer
a good wipe down.

If your refrigerator is too old and grungy, consider an upgrade with a
brand new one. Contact Hoersh Home Appliances today at 920-733-4406.

If you’re looking for home appliances, look no further than Hoersch
Home Appliances. We are proud to sell Samsung appliances, a trusted name
since 1938. Samsung is involved in producing several products in addition
to home appliances, including apparel, electronics, and much more.

Samsung has all the home appliances you could possibly need for your new
or existing home including:

Samsung’s refrigerators are beyond cool. Our Family Hub™ makes
it easier than ever to shop, entertain, and connect. You’ll have
the ability to manage your food by creating shopping lists, ordering groceries,
and even seeing inside your refrigerator. You’ll also be able to
send photos and messages from your refrigerator to your family’s
phones and integrate family members’ schedules. You can even stream
your favorite music or mirror your Samsung TV on your refrigerator.

On top of all that, you can even set expiration notifications to remind
you when to throw out foods if you haven’t eaten them. The Family
Hub features three interior cameras that take a photo each time you close
the door. This allows you to check what’s inside your refrigerator
from anywhere, especially the grocery store. You can even buy groceries
from your refrigerator door.

If your hands are full while you’re cooking you can even talk to
your screen or have it read our recipes step by step. Varieties include
4-Door Flex™, 4-Door French Door, 4-Door French Door Recessed Handles,
and 3-Door French Door.

If you’re interested in learning more about Samsung appliances, call
Hoersh Home Appliances at 920-733-4406.

If you’ve never worked in a kitchen, chances are you haven’t
been taught enough about proper food handling and food safety tips. While
most home chefs use common sense and may know the basics, there are likely
some helpful hints you didn’t’ know when it comes to handling
food safely.

Keep these four basics in mind when thinking about food handling and safety:

Wait until after you select your non-perishable items to put frozen or
refrigerated items in your cart.

Don’t be tempted to buy items marked down because they are at or
past their use by or sell by dates.

Avoid poultry or meat in torn or leaking packages.

Food Storage Tips

Refrigerate all perishable food within two hours, or one hour if food is
exposed to high temperatures.

Use an appliance thermometer to make sure your refrigerator is at 40°F
or below and your freezer is at 0°F or below.

Be sure you cook or freeze ground meats, fresh poultry, fish, and variety
meats within two days.

For other meats like beef, lamb, veal, and pork be sure they are cooked
or frozen within three to five days.

As long as canned foods aren’t exposed to freezing temperatures or
temperatures above 90°F they should be safe indefinitely. Low-acid
canned foods like vegetables and meats can be kept for two to five years,
while high-acid varieties such as fruits and tomatoes are good for 12
to 18 months.

Food Prep Tips

Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with warm water and soap both before
and after you handle food.

Avoid cross-contamination by keeping raw meat, fish, and poultry away from
other foods. Wash the cutting boards, countertops, and utensils used to
cut raw meats with hot soapy water.

If you marinate meat and poultry in the refrigerator, use a covered dish.

Hoersch Home Appliances has all your home appliance needs including cooktops,
freezers, and much more. Give us a call today at 920-733-4406 for more
information.

If you’re remodeling your kitchen or just looking for a new range,
you’ll want to know the different types available to you and what
would work best for your needs. A range is a great option that combines
a cooktop and oven into one appliance. Ranges allow you to bake, boil,
broil, or roast your food and are available in a variety of options.

Cost An entry level range can start at about $350, but higher end models with
convection heating and a stainless dual-fuel range can set you back about $2,000.

Size
A standard residential range is 30 inches wide, but more expensive models
can go up to 36 inches and beyond. A typical oven compartment is five
cubic feet whereas a wall oven’s is only three cubic feet.

Fuel Homeowners usually choose a gas or electric range based on the hook-ups
available in their kitchens. Electric ranges are more affordable so unless
they only have gas hook-ups, most homeowners choose an electric range.
Dual-fuel ranges provide the best of both worlds, offering the consistency
and precision of electric paired with the speed and power of gas.

Cleaning Self-cleaning ranges are a bit more expensive, but many homeowners are
happy to pay about $300 more for an oven that cleans itself. For those
who don’t use their oven very often and don’t mind getting
down and dirty, a manual version is still a great choice.

Burners If you’re looking to save money you can go with electric coil burners,
although they are notoriously difficult to clean. The next step up is
the glass-top electric model which is easy to clean. If you can afford
a higher end option you might want to try induction burners which heat
up fast, are easy to clean, and are energy efficient.

Hoersh Home Appliances has several varieties of ranges available at our
store in Appleton, WI. Give us a call today at 920-733-4406 to learn more.

There are plenty of dangerous ways to injure yourself in the kitchen if
you aren’t careful. While many serious accidents happen in the bathroom
due to slips and falls, a high percentage of injuries occur in the kitchen
as well. Even someone who isn’t doing a lot of cooking can find
plenty of ways to be unsafe in the kitchen f they aren’t careful.
Sharp knives, boiling water, and hot surfaces are just a few of the culprits
you’ll want to look out for.

Keep it Clean Cooking a big meal can make quite a mess, but it’s important to
clean as you go. Food or liquids on the floor can cause you or one of
your kids to slip and fall. Imagine how dangerous it could be to fall
and hit your head on the corner of the counter or reach out with your
hand to break your fall only to burn it on a hot stove.

Fire Dangers
The U.S. Fire Administration has found that homes with a smoke detector
are twice as like to have a fire than those without the device. Every
year there are more than 150,000 fires that occur in the kitchen. Early
detection is critical which is why smoke detectors are so valuable. You
should also have a fire extinguisher on hand in case of emergency.

Don’t Let Your Kids or Pets in the Kitchen This one may sound a bit harsh at first, but kids and pets shouldn’t
be running amuck in the kitchen while you’re cooking or preparing
a meal. It’s natural for kids to want to help out, and if you do
allow them to, they should have strict rules and not break them. Even
after an oven or stove is turned off it could still be cooling down and
be hot enough to burn someone. Cats like to climb on counters but the
kitchen is simply too dangerous. If you can’t keep them away, be
sure to make the kitchen as safe as possible.

Hoersch Home Appliances has everything you need for your kitchen including:

Cooking Accessories

Cooktops

Dishwashers

Freezers

Ice Machines

Microwave Ovens

Ranges

Refrigerators

Trash Compactors

Wine Coolers

And Much More

Visit us today in Appleton or give us a call at 920-733-4406 for more information.